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Day 1998 -12 -28 City Council Minutes
Mayor Walter W. Parker called the Special Called Council meeting to order at 7:30
P.M. on Monday, December 28, 1998. The following members of Council were present:
Jack Youmans, Anne Monaghan, Donald E. Anderson, Jr., Michael A. Hosti, and Mallory
Pearce. Mayor Parker announced that this meeting was called to discuss two items and
that is all that Council is allowed to discuss by law. Mayor Parker announced that Council
member Merves was out of town until Wednesday. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited
by all after the Reverend Lee Bennett gave the invocation.
Mayor Parker opened the meeting for business legally presented to Council. Anderson
motioned to remove the DeSoto site plan from the table. Youmans seconded. Vote by
Council was unanimous.
Zoning Administrator Byers presented the site plan that was tabled until more
information could be attained from DNR. Byers said that the plan shows all the
structures, 63 parking spaces, and that the Planning Commission has approved this site
plan. City Attorney Hughes stated that the Public Hearing was held on December 10,
1998 and that there is no new evidence. Pearce questioned Attorney Mahoney on whether
the developer has taken into consideration the storm damage issues if any should occur.
Mahoney said that he could not advise City Council, but that developers can not accept
anything other than proven negligence. Pearce said he is concerned about city liability.
Mahoney answered that he does not believe that there are any cases in Georgia that would
set precedent. Hughes said that at least in one case with the City of Tybee that a note was
on the plat when recorded that would exempt the City of any liability. Youmans said that
he does not agree with the wording unless it is on every plat. Pearce also stated that he is
concerned about the green space and the drainage. Mahoney answered that the green
space is on the site plan and there is no intent to change, but at any time it should occur
that the plat would have to come back before Council. Youmans moved to accept the site
plan. Anderson seconded. Pearce moved for a two -part amendment; to protect the City
from liability and green space protection. Monaghan seconded the amendment. Youmans
said that he would not accept the amendment. Hughes said that all this does is give notice
to the purchasers but it is not really protecting the City from any lawsuits. Council vote
on the amendment was 4 in favor (Monaghan, Anderson, Hosti, Pearce); 1 opposed
(Youmans). Council vote on the main motion to accept the site plan was unanimous.
Pearce questioned extending the demolition permit. Byers said that the permit is good for
six month from the date of issuance. Hughes asked when the permit had been issued.
Byers said about six weeks ago.
City Manager Bill Farmer presented Council with a proposal from Hussey, Gay, Bell
and DeYoung for the Inlet Avenue Storm Drainage Engineering. The amount of this
contract is not to exceed $15,500. Farmer explained that the design would place the
drainage pipe out into the river so that it would stay there through storms. Pearce moved
to accept the proposal. Monaghan seconded. Vote by Council was 3 in favor (Youmans,
Monaghan, Pearce); 2 opposed (Anderson, Hosti). Hosti stated that H,G,B & DeY are
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killing us with money for designs and such and is all of it necessary. Farmer answered
that the City could lay the pipe into the river and run the risk of it washing away.
Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 8 P.M.
ayor Walter W. Parker
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July 8, 1998
HUSSEY, GAY, BELL & DEYOUNG, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Dr. Bill Farmer
City Manager
City of Tybee Island
P.O. Box 2749
Tybee Island, Georgia 31328 -2749
RE: INLET AVENUE STORM WATER DISCHARGE PIPE
ENGINEERING SERVICES PROPOSAL
ESTABLISHED 1958
We appreciate this opportunity to present our proposal for engineering services required to
replace the storm water discharge pipe at Inlet Avenue. Our services will include the following:
Item A. Support Services
1. Permitting - We will prepare Corps of Engineers Application and the required
exhibits to obtain Corps approval of the installation.
2. Survey - We will prepare topographic and hydrographic surveys necessary for our
design.
3. Geotechnical - We will have soil borings taken, analyze the boring data and use
this data in our engineering analysis and design.
Item B. Design
We will design the storm drain outlet pipe including a pile system and necessary tie -downs
to keep the pipe stationary. Our design will include the preparation of plans, specifications
and contract documents suitable for public bidding.
Item C. Contract Administration and Construction Observation
We will assist the City in advertising for bids, review all bids and make a recommendation
of award. In addition, we will prepare a contract for execution by the City and the
selected contractor, review necessary shop drawings submitted by the contractor, review
periodic pay estimates and prepare as -built drawings based on information provided by the
contractor.
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Dr. Bill Farmer
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We will provide periodic on -site construction observation to determine that the contractor
completes the project in reasonable accordance with the plans and specifications.
Our fee for the above tasks will be on an hourly basis in accordance with the attached Schedule of
Hourly Rates. Fees for Items 1 and 2 will not exceed $15,500 without prior approval by the City.
Fees for Item 3 will be on an hourly basis.
We appreciate the opportunity to present this proposal and will use a signed copy as our Notice
to Proceed. Please retain a copy for your records.
Sincerely,
WILLIAM H. LOVETT
VICE PRESIDENT
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Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung, Inc.
Consulting Engineers
Savannah, Georgia
SCHEDULE OF HOURLY RATES
Principal Engineer $95.00
Engineer IV $85.00
Engineer III S75.00
Engineer II $65.00
Engineer I $60.00
Assistant Engineer $55.00
Engineer Aide $50.00
Technician III $45.00
Technician II $40.00
Technician I $35.00
Senior Project Representative $45.00
Project Representative $42.00
Assistant Construction Technician $38.00
Four -Man Survey Crew $95.00
GPS Survey Crew $100.00
Three -Man Survey Crew $85.00
Two -Man Survey Crew $75.00
Clerical $30.00
CADD $15.00
CASD $15.00
HydroQraphic Boat and Equipment $22.00
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